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It has been El Paso’s goal to make Castner Range a national park for decades. The park has been an important part of El Paso’s history since 1926, and still continues to impact the city today as we fight for national recognition. Many El Pasoans have expressed and harbored their own opinions on what should become of Castner Range, and their opinions have continued to affect what becomes of it. The group of supporters for the park to become a monument ranges from the EPISD school district, along…

What is your interest in the National Trails System, specifically the national scenic trails? • As our society becomes ever more modernized we as a populous are losing our connection with essential characteristics that underlie the greatness of the United States. There exists three main characteristics, and they are the historical, cultural, and natural aspects of the United States. In order for our society to preserve this connection we must provide generations to come effective mediums of…

get that privilege! If you've got a sense of adventure, this is the ideal mountaineering tour for you. It’s for those who dream to view Mount Everest and be part of the the Sherpa culture. During this Everest view trek you pass through the Everest national park and pine forest, where Rhododendron flowers glow and you find diversity in wildlife. Spend a few days of your trek in Namche bazaar followed by enjoying the mesmerizing Himalayan views of Mount Everest (8848 m), Mount Nuptse (7879m),…

Zebulon Pike: Why was he Important to Colorado? Zebulon Pike had an immense effect on the outcome of Colorado’s history. He was the first white man to explore what is now Pikes Peak. He also fought in the War of 1812. Both of these events had a great impact on Colorado’s history. Zebulon Pike was born on January 5th, 1779 in Lamington, New Jersey. He had eight siblings and sadly, four of them died of tuberculosis. Pike had little education but he liked to read and write for fun. As a young…

Dudhsagar Falls, located in Goa, is one of the tallest waterfalls in India. The fresh water cascading down the vast mountain range possesses such beautiful and mystifying qualities that many tourists believe the falls were created through supernatural elements; in reality, they are not wrong--the splendid sight was created through the involvement of Brahma, Shiva, and Vishnu, who all played impacting roles in keeping the people on the right path to attain dharma and moksha, the ultimate goals in…

My Trip to Yellowstone This summer I took a trip to Yellowstone. The nature and wildlife was a once in a lifetime moment that was hard to take in all at once. The most exciting parts about Yellowstone is the wildlife and scenery. Also on the way to Yellowstone we stopped at the badlands and that was very cool. We drove all the way there. The trip up there was over 20 hours. It was a very long trip, but I think it was worth it. The main thing we did everyday was just drive around and look for…

California, and is a must-see for nature lovers everywhere. We already learned some amazing facts about the place in part one of this article, and now we're back to tell you some more with part two. Number Eight: Endangered Species, and Others The national park boasts an extensive variety of wildlife, including 5 types of fish unique to the area, 200 different bird species, and 26 different types of reptile. There are some endangered species as well including the California Condor, the Bald…

Nestled on the border between Arizona and Utah, Lake Powell is an exciting destination for millions of visitors every year. The Bear's Den B&B in Page, Arizona, overlooks this stunning lake and is within easy distance of over 15 state and national parks. As Trip Advisor's fourth highest-rated bed and breakfast in the United States, The Bear's Den B&B is proud to introduce visitors to the countless things to do in the Lake Powell area, which includes guided tours. Here, The Bear's Den B&B…

bountiful treasure in its national parks. The National Parks Service was created in 1916. Signed by President Woodrow Wilson, the bill mandates the agency "to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and wildlife therein, and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations." The National Park System includes all properties under the National Park Service. The System as a whole is…

Brianna Chinas 6/ /18 Research Paper ELA 8/9 Redwood State and National Park Redwood National and State Parks is one of the world`s most verdant landscapes. They have the most immense trees on Earth. The parks consist of many protected forests, oak woodlands, beaches, rivers, grasslands, prairies, and nearly 40-miles of coastline. How did it begin? Native Americans have lived in the Redwood parks for thousands of years.…